You're telling me that I'm too afraid|But I know deep down I am brave|You pour your words out like heavy rains|But like the sun my heart washed them away||I'm getting up, stepping out the crowd|I've had enough, I'm not backing down|Now is the time for me to lift my voice|I'm blocking out all the other noise||Can't help myself from feeling this way|Was born to be who I am today||I will rise|No I won't compromise|I've opened up my eyes|doin' it my way|Hey hey hey|No matter what you say||I am a bird spreading out my wings|I'll soar above whatever tomorrow brings|I will ascend over the dark clouds|I will out shine your shadow of doubt||Can't help myself from feeling this way|Was born to be who I am today||I will rise|No I won't compromise|I've opened up my eyes|doin it my way|Hey hey hey|No matter what you say||Nobody will tell me that I can't be who I want to be|Breaking free to do what I believe without apologies